The hard-line protégé of Iran’s supreme leader died in a helicopter crash along with other officials.

Tapas Ray defected from his centrist, secular party for the right-wing, Hindu nationalist BJP, and his “vote bank” of backers has stuck with him.

In a speech at Morehouse College, President Biden said he’s pushing for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. Anti-war protests have roiled campuses across the U.S.

The helicopter crashed in thick fog in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province as Raisi was on his way back from inaugurating a dam project.

Gazans are facing a humanitarian nightmare while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces internal government battles.

As Lai Ching-te takes office, these photos show how this island democracy revels in the vibrant society its people have created.